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Best Halloween Ever!

Chapter 7

Edward-

The morning after meeting Bella and Katie was a bit of a blur. Since it was Halloween Annie was able to dress up for school, she was very excited. We woke up earlier than usual since Rose was coming over to do Annie's hair.

Princess up do's aren't my thing.

She was a bit annoyed with me by the time Rose was ushering her out the door along with her cousins, Ryan and Shawn, to go to school.

Hey, a dad needs a lot of pictures too. And knowing my daughter she won't be sporting a nice and neat dress or hairstyle by the time school is out. I might need Rose to come back over to fix her up before heading to Bella's tonight.

Bella. I can't help smiling every time I think her name, which is a lot.

Emmett and I had a meeting with a client this morning to go over the blue prints for her house remodel that's schedule to start soon. My brother was a bit irritated with me by the time Mrs. Smith left the office.

I couldn't concentrate on anything but the image of Bella smiling and laughing with Annie and Katie last night, or the feel of her soft skin where I kissed her in the parking lot and again after she dropped off Annie.

Of course being the obnoxious big brother that he is wouldn't let me eat lunch in peace when we went to Sully's BBQ to eat. He wanted to know why I kept smiling like a "stupid clown" all morning.

Surprisingly he kept quiet while I told him about seeing a beautiful woman at school every day, being too big of a chicken shit to go up to her, how she and her daughter helped Annie find a costume and how we got dinner after. Then I had to tell him we weren't trick or treating with him and my nephews because we were going to Bella's so Annie and her daughter can go as sisters.

"So, let me get this straight. You're ditching your brother and nephews on the first Halloween since you moved back to trick or treat with a hot mama?" He raises his eyebrow at me trying to look serious.

It's hard taking anything Emmett does or says serious. Especially with a napkins tucked into his shirt and BBQ sauce smeared all over his face. But he does look at little hurt.

"Umm..." I run my hand through my hair trying to figure out something to say to him. I'm starting to feel bad. Of course that only last a second before he starts laughing like a hyena.

He holds up his hand for a high five then says, "Right on man! It's about time you found yourself a lady. I was starting to think you switched teams."

I groan, rolling my eyes at him. Idiot.

"Emmett, I haven't been divorced that long. Damn. Give a guy a chance to get settled in before you start thinking I'm hanging out at the Raining Men club, which by the way will not be happening anytime soon, or ever."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm just saying, I'm glad you found someone you're interested in. Good luck with that." He says before using his arm to wipe off his face. Nasty.

Now I'm sitting in my car waiting for Annie to get out of school, hoping to see Bella at some point. I left the motorcycle at home since Annie is in her costume. Plus it's a bit dirty after the trip to Port A. yesterday.

The bell rings with no sign of Bella. Katie runs out before Annie, so I see her go straight to a tall blond man. After big smiles and hugs they head to a shiny black car.

This must be her father, they favor each other. Dread runs through me. You can clearly see he's well off and I'm comfortable enough to admit he's a good looking guy, and he's clearly in the picture.

Well I guess I know the answer to whether or not she is single.

I don't stand a chance.

Bella-

Damn you Alice.

I can't believe she talked me into this. I haven't had a reason in a while to get pampered or tortured more like it. But here I am.

When I called her last night to gush about our run in with Edward and Annie, she convinced me to meet her at the spa in Port Angeles today. She arranged everything, even getting Jasper to pick up Katie if we ran late.

I tried to tell her there was no need for a wax and a haircut just to go trick or treating, but of course she got her way. Saying, 'I probably looked like Chewbacca down under since the bits haven't had any action in years.'

Not that I plan on having any "action" tonight either.

Alice gets what Alice wants.

So here we are getting waxed, buffed, painted and cut. It hasn't all been bad. I'm glad we got to spend some much needed time together. I've missed my crazy, loud best friend/sister in law.

Right now we are getting our toes fixed up, which I admit I desperately needed. Alice being a new mom can't stop talking about her babies. I'm not complaining.

"So as soon as I get one cleaned up the other pukes everywhere," She gags, which in turn makes me laugh. Alice has never had a strong stomach.

"I swear Bella, there is no shortage of boy grossness in my house, and it's ridiculous. I love my guys, but could it kill them to not poop the all over the place or pee as soon as I take off their diapers?" She finally takes breathe then slumps back into her chair, arms crossed.

I reach over and pat her leg. She might be venting but motherhood looks good on her. You can see how happy she is. Plus every mom needs to let off steam every once and a while.

"I'm sorry for all your boy grossness. You can send some to my house anytime you want. I love snuggling with my boys even when they have too many bodily floods." She giggles, rolling her head to look at me. I can see the change in her eyes instantly.

No more avoiding the topic of a certain hot daddy. She wants the details again about last night, even though she just heard them the previous night.

"Tell me again about those kisses."

Rolling my eyes I look down at the lady painting my toes, you can see her head cocked to the side waiting for some good gossip.

"Alice, I told you last night it was just two cheek kisses. No big deal." I lie.

They were a really big deal to me. How is it I felt more with his lips on my cheek in those brief moments then I ever did when Brady kissed me... anywhere?

"Uh huh," She doesn't believe me of course. Alice knows me better than anyone and besides I'm a terrible liar.

Not realizing I had my hand covering the cheek Edward kissed and small smile on my lips, until Alice breaks out laughing. I drop my hand and feel the heat crawl up my face.

"Girl, you got it bad!"

Smacking her arm, I whisper yell, "Shut up! I admit I've had a bit of a crush on him..." She snorts. "Okay, a big fat lusty crush on him and it's gotten worse since last night."

"I can see that."

I look over to Alice with a big grin. "He is so fucking sexy. I swear I wanted to hold him down, lick his jaw, then run my fingers through his hair, and end with sucking on his lips before moving on to an hour long kiss."

It takes me a few minutes to break away from my fantasy to realize the place has gone quiet.

Everyone is looking at me. Alice's mouth is hanging open with a shocked look on her face.

I'm mortified. How loud was I talking? I hide my face in my hands ready to get out of here.

"Wow." Is all Alice says?

Peaking at her through my fingers I see a smirk playing on her lips.

"You've never talked about a guy like that before. I'm proud!" She exclaims.

I just roll my eyes silently agreeing with her. Luckily everyone has gone about their business forgetting about my loud mouth. We need to finish up so I can be home with plenty of time to spare so I can get Katie freshened up, myself as well.

I tell Alice to drop the subject which she thankful does. Within fifteen minutes we're on our way back to Forks. My stomach starts playing tricks on me the closer to home we get.

Alice can see I'm a bit nervous by the time we pull up to my house. She reaches over to grasp my hands.

"You need to chill. From what you've told me he seems to be into you as well. You're a hot mama there isn't anything to worry about. Unless you don't have any condoms on hand," She cackles at my expression, wiggling her eyebrows.

"Ugh! Your ridiculous, trust me there won't be any of that going on tonight." Even if it's does sound appealing. It's too soon.

Right?

"Never know," she shrugs with a wicked grin. "Make sure you call me in the morning with all the details. Now get out I've got to see about two handsome men."

"I'll call you, don't worry. Give my cuties kisses and make sure to send me some pictures." I say as I'm getting out of the car.

"Will do, have fun." She yells, while backing up.

I stand in my driveway watching her leave. I can't help but think of Edward and condoms and how long it's been since I've had a man in my life.

I never realized how much I've missed being intimate with someone.

Maybe tonight isn't too soon after all.